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Kathleen Schuster is a podcast host and producer at DW's environment desk Image: Björn Kietzmann/DW

Kathleen Schuster

Since joining the environment team in 2018, she has been puzzling over the cross section between climate change, human rights, and our way of life.

Kathleen started her journalism career reporting on international affairs for DW’s online news division with a special focus on German society and politics. 

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Featured stories by Kathleen Schuster

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Can planting trees really offset my flight emissions?

Forests are all the rage in carbon offsetting schemes, but are those credits really cleaning up flight emissions?
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 1, 202430:25 min
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What’s better: leather vs vegan leather?

Will your next shoes be made of leather or cactus? How leather and vegan leather compare, environmentally speaking.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 4, 202430:46 min
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How safe is sunscreen for people and planet?

Sunscreen is packed with unpronounceable chemicals. Here are five things to know about their safety.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 17, 2024
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Stories by Kathleen Schuster

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Deep Dive: Why you’d better check the sunscreen you use

Deep Dive: Why you’d better check the sunscreen you use

An ecological mystery, a fateful snack run, and a discovery that would change sunscreen's reputation.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 12, 202426:16 min
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Electric vehicle or diesel-powered car — which is better?

Electric vehicle or diesel-powered car — which is better?

Environmentally speaking, is it better to get a new EV or to keep driving a perfectly good diesel-powered car?
Nature and EnvironmentJune 17, 2024
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Farewell and new beginnings

Farewell and new beginnings

After a great run, DW’s World in Progress podcast is coming to an end. But we also have some good news for you.
Human RightsJune 5, 202401:09 min
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What's better: electric cars vs combustion cars?

What's better: electric cars vs combustion cars?

E-cars are being touted as the future of climate-friendlier future. Here's how they stack up against traditional cars.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 23, 202429:59 min
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Deep Dive: Mercury’s promise of gold in South America

Deep Dive: Mercury’s promise of gold in South America

Mercury’s a known pollutant in fish, but did you know its biggest emitter is actually small-scale gold mining?
Nature and EnvironmentApril 18, 202427:23 min
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Eyeing sustainability: Contact lenses vs. glasses

Eyeing sustainability: Contact lenses vs. glasses

Is all the waste associated with contact lenses better than the environmental impact of manufacturing glasses?
Nature and EnvironmentApril 12, 2024
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